Sermons on Romans 8:1-27:

Adoption

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010

The word "adoption" is an action noun, so it acts like a verb, i.e. the Holy Spirit performs the act of adopting. In Roman law an adopted child had the exact same position and privileges as a natural born child, e.g. legal standing, or inheritance.

Purpose: To show what spiritual adoption is and what a great privilege it is. INTRODUCTION: ADOPTION huiothesia ^5206^, from huios, "a son," and thesis, "a placing," akin to tithemi, "to place," signifies the place and condition of a son given to one to whom it does not naturally belong. The word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010

Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Holy Spirit I Need You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2010

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need Romans 8:26,27 "But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance. In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Enemistad Contra Dios Series

Contributed by Rolando Delgado on Sep 22, 2010

"Por cuanto los designios de la carne son enemistad contra Dios; porque no se sujetan a la ley de Dios, ni tampoco pueden; y los que viven según la carne no pueden agradar a Dios".

La enemistad contra Dios En este capitulo vamos a tocar la mente carnal, que es la que esta en pugna constante y en enemistad contra Dios. Romanos 8:7-8 dice: "Por cuanto los designios de la carne son enemistad contra Dios; porque no se sujetan a la ley de Dios, ni tampoco pueden; 8 y los que ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caminando En Libertad

Contributed by Javier Buelna on Sep 23, 2010

algunas veces hay cosas en nuestros corazones que son obstáculos para abrirnos completamente a Dios. • Uno de los factores que nos limitan para recibir de Dios es el temor. • Muchos de nosotros luchamos contra miedos que nos controlan y nos impide

Caminando en Libertad Romanos 8:15, Gálatas 5:1, Cuando venimos a Dios con un corazón de niño, rendido, abierto, y le pedimos el Espíritu Santo, lo recibiremos, • algunas veces hay cosas en nuestros corazones que son obstáculos ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Real Power" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010

We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit & The Believer Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Oct 4, 2010

As we continue our Sgt. Joe Friday approach of "just the facts" look at the Holy Spirit, we examine what happens when a person is saved and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the believer.

Introduction Last week we saw how the Holy Spirit ministers to the non-believer in convicting them of their wrongs and drawing them to Jesus Christ the only hope of salvation, but what happens then? Does the Holy Spirit stop or does He go further? Emphatically yes! He stays with us and goes much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Infinite Opportunity - Toy Story 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth in our "Toy Story" sermon series focusing on the ifinite opportunites that lie in front of our church if we are willing to step out and risk to achieve them.

Romans 8:18-31 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church As Left The Building Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Nov 20, 2009

God has not called us to Do church-He has called us to BE the church through complete submission to His Holy Spirit.

The Church has left the building I remember when I was still pretty young, Elvis was all the rage. In fact I remember my mother loading up with some other women and going to the airport because Elvis was on a plane leaving. Everyone gathered. I also remember begin in the vicinity of that airplane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Entire Creation Groans"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2009

A sermon for Advent.

Romans 8:18-25 “The Entire Creation Groans” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Several weeks ago, I went hiking along the Chickamauga Creek in Soddy Daisy. It’s an awesome trail, and it was a beautiful day! The sun was shining, there was just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Love For A Fractured Society Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

We live in a fractured society with all sorts of hurts, pains and problems, but God’s love is still total for each one of us. He has given us a hope for future glory and help in the mean time.

What do we mean by ‘fractured society’? Here’s a few words we might use or that others have used to describe a fractured society: Deprivation, resignation, hopelessness, pain, suffering, division, hatred, bondage, separation, ideologically or religiously divided, tension-filled world. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 29, 2009

Creation itself is groaning, and is in labor right now. The birth pains of the revealing of the sons of God are upon us.

Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. 18. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19. For the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Joy Unspeakable!!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009

A look at Joy, Real Joy in the believer

IT IS JOY UNSPEAKABLE!! Romans 8:26-28 . Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning I.JOY - A FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. One of the fruit of the Holy Spirit is joy (Gal 5:22) Joy is a deep & abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Forward Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

The third in a series of messages on the topic of an invisible "unseen" world that impacts our visible world. This sermon focuses on the bondage of our human bodies to decay and suffering, and that God remains present and active through it all.

Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. The irony of pain and suffering, or one of the ironies, is that it’s really the shortest route to God. When the bottom drops out and things suddenly, overnight, or in a moment, or in a phone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27, Romans 14:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational